RIVER GAUGE · CLEARWATER RIVER
Clearwater River at Orofino
Clearwater County, Idaho
Water level2.77 ft
Flow1,680 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action16 ft
Minor flood17 ft
Moderate flood18.5 ft
Major flood20 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 20 ft
Flooding affects low lying areas including sections of the Orofino business district, the Riverside residential district and U.S. Route 12.
- 18.5 ft
Flooding affects low lying areas ajacent to the river. Floodwaters also approach the airport and homes near the mouth of Orofino Creek.
- 17 ft
Flooding affects low lying areas adjacent to the river.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 28, 1948 | 21.1 ft | 106,000 cfs |
| Jun 7, 1964 | 20.32 ft | 99,700 cfs |
| Jun 1, 1972 | 18.84 ft | 87,300 cfs |
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